Bavaria Cruiser 46 Style : Io
- Length
- 13.9 m
- Toilets
- 3
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Price & Extras
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Weekly prices
Specifications
13.9m · 2022 · Sail boat
Equipment
Equipment names come from the operator. Crossed-out items are not listed by them. That does not mean they are absent.
- Sprayhood
- Inverter
- Chart plotter in cockpit
- Autopilot
- Cockpit speakers
- Dinghy
- Refrigerator
- Bimini top
- Bow thruster
- Solar Panels
- Radio-CD player
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About the Bavaria Cruiser 46
- Naval architect
- Farr Yacht Design
- Launched
- 2013
- Hull type
- Monohull
Video: BAVARIA YACHTS on YouTube Bavaria Cruiser 46 at bavariayachts.com
What KateBot thinks
KateBot generated · ~200 words
Ideal for families The Bavaria Cruiser 46 is a proven family cruiser that sleeps nine across four cabins, making it perfect for multi-generational trips or groups of friends seeking comfortable daysailing and coastal exploring. The 2022 build year means you're getting a modern, well-maintained boat with current systems.
Well-equipped and thoughtful This yacht ticks the practical boxes: bow thruster for easy marina maneuvering, solar panels and inverter for extended time at anchor, electric toilet, and a full complement of navigation gear including autopilot and chart plotter. The bimini and sprayhood mean real comfort in variable weather, and the dinghy gives you proper flexibility to explore anchorages.
Reasonable value proposition At this size and spec, the €3,000 deposit is modest, and the Bavaria 46 is a fuel-efficient cruiser that won't punish you on consumables. HDM Sailing's perfect 5/5 rating (albeit from just two reviews) suggests reliable, guest-focused service, worth checking their base location and transfer logistics from your nearest international airport.
One gentle caveat The 46-footer is popular and proven, but it's not a performance yacht; expect a comfortable, stable cruise rather than exciting sailing. Confirm exactly where HDM's base is located, as that'll determine your travel time from major European hubs or transatlantic connections.
KateBot is SailChecker's AI sailing assistant, trained on Kate's real charter correspondence. Kate and the human team still review every booking, KateBot drafts, Kate decides.
Where Charters Went
Yacht charter overnight stops in Lavrion
If you're planning a yacht charter from Lavrion, have a look at the overnight stops on this heat map. They come from charter yachts tracked by AIS on round trips during the 2025 season, giving you past activity to compare with your own plans. The map is not for navigation.
Where charter yachts spent their nights
Kythnos was the most common first night out, at 26% of trips with a recorded first night. On 45% of trips, the furthest point from base was within over 60 nm, measured in a straight line.
Planning your charter route
We can help you work through a charter route from Lavrion for the kind of boat you're considering. Open the full map, pick out the stops that interest you and talk to us about how they might fit together.
Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from Lavrion, 2025.
These figures are for the area, not this boat's own record.
Observed hourly positions · one observed fix per boat-hour; missing hours omitted; colour is relative within this view.
Top Overnight Stops
- Kythnos 52%
- Kea 36%
- Poros 36%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
The marina & destination
Lavrion Main Port
Based at Lavrion Main Port , Greece . Io is operated by HDM Sailing.
Good to know
- Location
- Lavrion Main Port · Greece
- Licences
- Bareboat skipper licence (RYA Day Skipper, ICC, or equivalent) and VHF licence are required, plus a co-skipper or second crew member with a sailing CV. Greek authorities check both at the marina.
- Security deposit
- €3,000
- Cancellation
- Cancellation terms are operator-specific and disclosed in the charter contract before payment. As a rule, most Mediterranean operators retain the full charter fee within 30 days of departure; we recommend charter cancellation insurance (typically 4-5% of the charter fee).
Getting there
Flights to Greece
The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.
Saronic Gulf bases (Alimos, Kalamaki): Athens Eleftherios Venizelos is 25 minutes from the marinas.
Ionian bases: Lefkas, Meganisi. Limited direct flights; many people connect via Athens or Corfu.
Dodecanese: Kos, Symi, Leros bases. Daily summer charters from northern Europe.
Cyclades: Mykonos and Paros bases. Pricey in peak season.
Possible routes
Greece · three classic charter areas
A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.
Saronic Gulf
Short legs, reliable wind, history at every stop. Best first-charter route in Greece.
1Athens (Alimos)
2Aegina
3Poros
4Hydra
5Spetses
Cyclades
Meltemi wind July-August. Plan for one weather day, and book the marina in advance for the islands you do not want to miss.
1Athens
2Kea
3Paros
4Naxos
5Mykonos
Ionian
Light, predictable winds. Easiest sailing in Greece, most-loved by families and first-timers stepping up.
1Lefkas
2Meganisi
3Ithaca
4Kefalonia
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